I don't think the hotel was wrong in its decision. I somehow doubt that they were the only ones in the hotel at that time, so the workers that did not meet their demands could simply work elsewhere.
Frankly, I'm tired of my fellow Americans suing everyone for breathing in their direction. If this was an American couple who had been told they would not be serviced, they probably would have sued the hotel themselves anyways.
As much as we don't like the couple's actions, they did not harm anyone by their actions (except perhaps someone's pride). Honestly, even when I've stayed at nicer hotels, I hardly saw anyone except whomever brought up room service or checked us in/out. Unless these people were spending most of their time at the hotel for some reason, it is unlikely that their request even created a logistical burden. If that is how they were spending their time, then they need to learn how to vacation!!!
Frankly, I'm tired of my fellow Americans suing everyone for breathing in their direction. If this was an American couple who had been told they would not be serviced, they probably would have sued the hotel themselves anyways.
As much as we don't like the couple's actions, they did not harm anyone by their actions (except perhaps someone's pride). Honestly, even when I've stayed at nicer hotels, I hardly saw anyone except whomever brought up room service or checked us in/out. Unless these people were spending most of their time at the hotel for some reason, it is unlikely that their request even created a logistical burden. If that is how they were spending their time, then they need to learn how to vacation!!!
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British family tells US hotel they 'do not want to deal with black staff'
26/04/2010 12:35:55 AM
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They should've told them to take a hike, but the claim for 75k disgusts me too.
26/04/2010 12:48:45 AM
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yeah seriously
26/04/2010 01:13:54 AM
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What sort of tips do you think a racist would give a black waiter?
26/04/2010 04:45:15 AM
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Nonsense. The hotel should refuse to do so, and people who disagree can go elsewhere.
26/04/2010 05:03:22 AM
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I think 75k is fine
26/04/2010 08:25:51 AM
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This is a good point. And it's unlikely he'll be continuing to work there, so... *NM*
26/04/2010 08:46:30 AM
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I disagree. Those ridiculous claims are a major problem in America.
26/04/2010 10:31:46 AM
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I would agree if he was demanding a million or 200k. *NM*
26/04/2010 05:46:53 PM
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Why is 75k all right, but 200k not? Where do you draw the line, and why? *NM*
26/04/2010 05:48:18 PM
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The line is arbitrary, I agree. Yet Legolas was against the mere idea of financial recompense
26/04/2010 11:41:52 PM
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So you support the right of a hotel to deny lodgings or service to a black person?
26/04/2010 04:35:04 AM
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say what?
26/04/2010 05:16:52 AM
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Re: say what?
26/04/2010 06:09:48 AM
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if thats the case, then they can go to hell
26/04/2010 06:12:21 AM
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Yes, I'm sure the press will pull out all the stops
26/04/2010 06:33:48 AM
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If it isn't a money issue, I'd go - this shows how far they will accomodate their guests.
26/04/2010 11:25:46 AM
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But it's the same principle - kicking someone out for something you don't like about them.
26/04/2010 11:34:55 AM
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Re: So you support the right of a hotel to deny lodgings or service to a black person?
26/04/2010 04:12:57 PM
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"Sorry, but you'll have to leave. We don't let people with really bad teeth stay here." *NM*
26/04/2010 05:47:00 AM
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While the couple's behavior is inexcusable
26/04/2010 04:50:04 PM
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Have any of you stayed at a Ritz-Carlton?
26/04/2010 06:09:25 PM
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